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MAX7044
300MHz to 450MHz High-Efficiency,
Crystal-Based +13dBm ASK Transmitter
General Description
Features
The MAX7044 crystal-referenced phase-locked-loop
(PLL) VHF/UHF transmitter is designed to transmit
OOK/ASK data in the 300MHz to 450MHz frequency
range. The MAX7044 supports data rates up to 100kbps,
and provides output power up to +13dBm into a 50Ω load
while only drawing 7.7mA at 2.7V.
● +2.1V to +3.6V Single-Supply Operation
● OOK/ASK Transmit Data Format
● Up to 100kbps Data Rate
● +13dBm Output Power into 50Ω Load
● Low 7.7mA (typ) Operating Supply Current*
● Uses Small, Low-Cost Crystal
The crystal-based architecture of the MAX7044 eliminates
many of the common problems with SAW-based transmitters
by providing greater modulation depth, faster frequency
settling, higher tolerance of the transmit frequency, and
reduced temperature dependence. The MAX7044 also
features a low supply voltage of +2.1V to +3.6V. These
improvements enable better overall receiver performance
when using the MAX7044 together with a superheterodyne
receiver such as the MAX1470 or MAX1473.
● Small 3mm x 3mm 8-Pin SOT23 Package
● Fast-On Oscillator: 250μs Startup Time
Applications
● Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
● Tire-Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
● Security Systems
● Garage Door Openers
● RF Remote Controls
● Wireless Game Consoles
● Wireless Computer Peripherals
● Wireless Sensors
A simple, single-input data interface and a buffered
clock-out signal at 1/16th the crystal frequency make the
MAX7044 compatible with almost any microcontroller or
code-hopping generator.
The MAX7044 is available in an 8-pin SOT23 package
and is specified over the -40°C to +125°C automotive
temperature range.
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX7044AKA+T -40°C to +125°C
8 SOT23
AEJW
*At 50% duty cycle (315MHz, 2.7V supply, +13dBm output power).
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.
Typical Application Circuit
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
f
XTAL
3.0V
3.0V
1
2
8
7
XTAL2
XTAL1
+
XTAL1
GND
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
XTAL2
220pF
100nF
680pF
100nF
V
GND
DD
V
DD
MAX7044
SOT23
MAX7044
3
4
6
5
PAGND
PAOUT
DATA
DATA INPUT
ANTENNA
DATA
PAGND
PAOUT
CLOCK
CLKOUT
OUTPUT
CLKOUT
(f
=
CLKOUT
f /16)
XTAL
19-3221; Rev 5; 4/17